Temporary Tax Clerk

Summary

Under direct supervision, is responsible for providing daily administrative and clerical support to the division; assists in general office work.

This position is Exempt from Civil Service.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Answers telephone and routes calls to employees or takes messages
• Responds to general inquires or complaints from the general public
• Provides administrative assistance to division staff
• Prepares reports, memos and correspondence utilizing a personal computer, typewriter and/or word processor
• Receives, opens and distributes all incoming mail and prepares outgoing mail
• Copies information and distributes to appropriate location
• Maintains and inventories office supplies
• Performs other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

• High School or a General Education Development (GED) certificate, and six (6) months of general office experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of computer and electronic data processing systems
• Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations; skill in operating personal computer, typewriter, 10-key adding machine and basic office equipment
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions; ability to communicate with diverse groups of individuals utilizing tact and diplomacy; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, County employees and the general public
• Must have and maintain a valid Texas driver’s license, motor vehicle liability insurance and personal injury insurance
• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance
• Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test
• Must be able to maintain an effective attendance record/pattern
• May be required to work more than 40 hours during a workweek

Working Environment and Physical Demands:

• Working conditions are inside an office environment
• Physical requirements include lifting/carrying 10-20 lbs. occasionally
• Occasionally; visual acuity, speech and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate computer keyboard, 10-key adding machine, and basic office equipment. Frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information
• Positions self to perform essential functions
• Subject to sitting, standing, walking, twisting, reaching, pushing, pulling and bending to perform the essential functions

Supplemental Information

Workstations with internet access are available, if needed, to view job postings and apply online at 211 S Flores, San Antonio, TX 78204, 8am – 5pm, Monday through Friday. Phone: 210-335-2545.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Reasonable accommodations may be mde to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by Bexar County:

https://www.bexar.org/1368/Employee-Benefits

NOTE: Part-Time and Temporary positions are not eligible for Bexar County Benefits.

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